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PRSRT STD The Monitor
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps PERMIT No. 1078
1111 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
8 1
The Monitor
For more information please visit the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps Web Site at okmrc.org
Keeping the Pulse on the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps • Vol 8, Issue 2 – Summer 2013
The OKMRC Monitor is published quarterly by the
Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps,
1111 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City, OK, 73103 USA.
All rights reserved.
Volunteers Building
Strong, Healthy And
Prepared Communities!
In This Summer 2013 Issue:
FRONT PAGE
Preparedness Pays!..................................................................................................................................................Pages 1, 2, 5
STATE COORDINATOR’S CORNER
Debi Wagner, CVA, NREMT-B, State Coordinator......................................................................................................... Page 3
CARING, CAPABLE & READY
Volunteers Rally to Test Thousands of Potentially At-Risk Dental Patients.................................................................... Page 4
VITAL STEPS
Haugh Awarded National’s ‘Outstanding OKMRC Responder’ ..................................................................................... Page 6
OKMRC Partners’ Points................................................................................................................................................. Page 6
Unit News........................................................................................................................................................................ Page 6
OKMRC TRAINING
Save the Dates.................................................................................................................................................................. Page 7
Oklahoma Storms Generate Surge of New OKMRC Volunteer Applicants..................................................................... Page 7
When disaster strikes in any form, Oklahomans join forces and prevail. That’s especially true in ‘perfect
storms’ preparations and aftermath like the fatal series that swept through Oklahoma in May/June.
Hundreds of OKMRC volunteers and staff deployed across the region for weeks, helping thousands of
people in dozens of communities respond and recover.
“Even by Oklahoma standards, the weather events on May 19, 20 and 31 were extreme,” said Richard
Smith, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “From the deadly EF4 tornado on the 19th, to
the historic EF5 Moore tornado on the 20th to the tornadoes, wind and flooding on the 31st, May’s violent
weather demonstrated in a dramatic way the importance of having plans and being ready to respond.”
“This event has shown us that there is a place for everyone in the OKMRC,” said Julie Looper, Volunteer
Coordinator, Oklahoma City County Health Department. “We have deployed nurses, doctors, safety
officers, mental health professionals, clerical support, veterinarians, vet techs, warehouse workers and
many others over the past several weeks. We value each and every one of our volunteers and are grateful
for their service and dedication to the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps during this challenging time.”
Tragically, the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner office reports the death toll from
tornadoes and subsequent flooding now stands at 48. Storms that struck Oklahoma City and the
surrounding areas generated an EF5 tornado and violent flash floods, according to the Norman National
Weather Service, this EF5 tornado was also the widest ever recorded at 2.6 miles long.
Emergency officials said many of those who died in Oklahoma City were drowning victims who were
swept away while taking shelter in storm drainage ditches. Several other victims died from blunt force
injuries typical from tornadoes’ flying debris. Authorities performed dozens of high-water rescues while
treating hundreds of additional injuries. At least 100,000 homes and businesses lost power. The ongoing
combined damage assessments are expected to run into the billions. For specific storm details and
impacted areas, see additional information on page 5.
OKMRC PARTNERSHIPS HELP COMMUNITIES RECOVER
In more aftermath response, OKMRC volunteers have been helping the American Red
Cross (ARC) provide case management services for several weeks. Volunteers have
visited tornado victims in the hospital, called them over the phone and walked through
neighborhoods talking with Oklahomans who lost so much during the recent tornadoes.
“Volunteering with the American Red Cross’ during the recent string of tornadoes throughout the state was a very rewarding and humbling
experience,” said Jessica Todd, RN. “The response from volunteers throughout our state partnered with the national volunteers through the American
Red Cross is a great example of communities coming together in
times of need to work toward the road to recovery. In the wake of such
destruction and devastation, volunteers provided a much needed beacon
of hope to those who lost so much from this disaster. I was proud to help the American Red Cross and represent the OKMRC and our great state of
Oklahoma.”
The Red Cross requires that volunteers assisting with case management have a professional medical background and are licensed as one of the
following: Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, physician, Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. Over 50
OKMRC volunteers participated in a two-hour Red Cross training required before deploying.
As disaster case managers, OKMRC volunteers helped individuals in the hospital and their families make plans for the future. The tornado was
a traumatic experience for many and people lost items that they needed replaced urgently, such as their eyeglasses or dentures. (continued pg.2)
OKMRC SPRING STORM RESPONSE FACTS
21 Missions • 182 Responding Volunteers
1,386 Volunteer Hours Served • 1,812 New Applicants
PREPAREDNESS PAYS!
Oklahoma’s Readiness, Strength & Spirit Prevail
Despite Deadly Record-Breaking Spring Storms
STORMS PROMPT VOLUNTEER APPLICANT SURGE – pg 7

PRSRT STD The Monitor
US POSTAGE
PAID
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps PERMIT No. 1078
1111 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
8 1
The Monitor
For more information please visit the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps Web Site at okmrc.org
Keeping the Pulse on the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps • Vol 8, Issue 2 – Summer 2013
The OKMRC Monitor is published quarterly by the
Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps,
1111 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City, OK, 73103 USA.
All rights reserved.
Volunteers Building
Strong, Healthy And
Prepared Communities!
In This Summer 2013 Issue:
FRONT PAGE
Preparedness Pays!..................................................................................................................................................Pages 1, 2, 5
STATE COORDINATOR’S CORNER
Debi Wagner, CVA, NREMT-B, State Coordinator......................................................................................................... Page 3
CARING, CAPABLE & READY
Volunteers Rally to Test Thousands of Potentially At-Risk Dental Patients.................................................................... Page 4
VITAL STEPS
Haugh Awarded National’s ‘Outstanding OKMRC Responder’ ..................................................................................... Page 6
OKMRC Partners’ Points................................................................................................................................................. Page 6
Unit News........................................................................................................................................................................ Page 6
OKMRC TRAINING
Save the Dates.................................................................................................................................................................. Page 7
Oklahoma Storms Generate Surge of New OKMRC Volunteer Applicants..................................................................... Page 7
When disaster strikes in any form, Oklahomans join forces and prevail. That’s especially true in ‘perfect
storms’ preparations and aftermath like the fatal series that swept through Oklahoma in May/June.
Hundreds of OKMRC volunteers and staff deployed across the region for weeks, helping thousands of
people in dozens of communities respond and recover.
“Even by Oklahoma standards, the weather events on May 19, 20 and 31 were extreme,” said Richard
Smith, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “From the deadly EF4 tornado on the 19th, to
the historic EF5 Moore tornado on the 20th to the tornadoes, wind and flooding on the 31st, May’s violent
weather demonstrated in a dramatic way the importance of having plans and being ready to respond.”
“This event has shown us that there is a place for everyone in the OKMRC,” said Julie Looper, Volunteer
Coordinator, Oklahoma City County Health Department. “We have deployed nurses, doctors, safety
officers, mental health professionals, clerical support, veterinarians, vet techs, warehouse workers and
many others over the past several weeks. We value each and every one of our volunteers and are grateful
for their service and dedication to the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps during this challenging time.”
Tragically, the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner office reports the death toll from
tornadoes and subsequent flooding now stands at 48. Storms that struck Oklahoma City and the
surrounding areas generated an EF5 tornado and violent flash floods, according to the Norman National
Weather Service, this EF5 tornado was also the widest ever recorded at 2.6 miles long.
Emergency officials said many of those who died in Oklahoma City were drowning victims who were
swept away while taking shelter in storm drainage ditches. Several other victims died from blunt force
injuries typical from tornadoes’ flying debris. Authorities performed dozens of high-water rescues while
treating hundreds of additional injuries. At least 100,000 homes and businesses lost power. The ongoing
combined damage assessments are expected to run into the billions. For specific storm details and
impacted areas, see additional information on page 5.
OKMRC PARTNERSHIPS HELP COMMUNITIES RECOVER
In more aftermath response, OKMRC volunteers have been helping the American Red
Cross (ARC) provide case management services for several weeks. Volunteers have
visited tornado victims in the hospital, called them over the phone and walked through
neighborhoods talking with Oklahomans who lost so much during the recent tornadoes.
“Volunteering with the American Red Cross’ during the recent string of tornadoes throughout the state was a very rewarding and humbling
experience,” said Jessica Todd, RN. “The response from volunteers throughout our state partnered with the national volunteers through the American
Red Cross is a great example of communities coming together in
times of need to work toward the road to recovery. In the wake of such
destruction and devastation, volunteers provided a much needed beacon
of hope to those who lost so much from this disaster. I was proud to help the American Red Cross and represent the OKMRC and our great state of
Oklahoma.”
The Red Cross requires that volunteers assisting with case management have a professional medical background and are licensed as one of the
following: Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Nurse, physician, Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic. Over 50
OKMRC volunteers participated in a two-hour Red Cross training required before deploying.
As disaster case managers, OKMRC volunteers helped individuals in the hospital and their families make plans for the future. The tornado was
a traumatic experience for many and people lost items that they needed replaced urgently, such as their eyeglasses or dentures. (continued pg.2)
OKMRC SPRING STORM RESPONSE FACTS
21 Missions • 182 Responding Volunteers
1,386 Volunteer Hours Served • 1,812 New Applicants
PREPAREDNESS PAYS!
Oklahoma’s Readiness, Strength & Spirit Prevail
Despite Deadly Record-Breaking Spring Storms
STORMS PROMPT VOLUNTEER APPLICANT SURGE – pg 7